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SUNY New Paltz - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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SUNY New Paltz

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SUNY New Paltz Description:

SUNY New Paltz is one of the more selective colleges in the State University of New York system. The college has a predominately undergraduate focus, and many of the most popular majors are in preprofessional fields -- business, communications, journalism and education. However, the arts, social sciences and humanities are all strong. The college has a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio, a figure that is better than many larger public institutions. Founded in 1828, SUNY New Paltz is located in an attractive and historic town along the picturesque Hudson River, midway between Albany and New York City.

Admissions Data (2011):

Enrollment (2010):

  • Total Enrollment: 7,754 (6,452 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female
  • 92% Full-time

Costs (2011 - 12):

  • Tuition and Fees: $6,458 (in-state); $15,508 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $9,950
  • Other Expenses: $2,200
  • Total Cost: $19,908 (in-state); $28,958 (out-of-state)

SUNY New Paltz Financial Aid (2009 - 10):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 74%
  • SUNY New Paltz Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 50%
    • Loans: 62%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $6,115
    • Loans: $5,663

Most Popular Majors:

Accounting, Art Teacher Education, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, Education, English, Finance, History, Journalism, Marketing, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Rhetorical Studies, Visual and Performing Arts

Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 88%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 24%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 45%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 69%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

SUNY New Paltz Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.newpaltz.edu/about/mission.html

"In the proud tradition of SUNY, the State University of New York at New Paltz is committed to providing high quality, affordable education to students from all social and economic backgrounds. We are a faculty and campus community dedicated to the construction of a vibrant intellectual/creative public forum which reflects and celebrates the diversity of our society and encourages and supports active participation in scholarly and artistic activity. SUNY New Paltz is an active contributor to the schools, community institutions and economic/cultural life of our region. We are selective in admitting students who show promise of thriving in a learning environment which is challenging, student-centered, and personalized. Our goal is for students to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to contribute as productive members of their communities and professions and active citizens in a democratic nation and a global society."

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